I received the following note from a Bass River Gazette Reader regarding the United States army holding a bivouac in the open field in Frogtown. I believe it refers to the open field, adjacent to Route 9, by the Renault wine bottle and probably occurred in the 1940's. Unfortunately, I don't know anything about the incident but thought that, perhaps, one of our Blog readers might. Dave Kalm, down in Florida, might remember something about it, as it was his mother, Monica, that allegedly received the ham.
Pete,I would like to read the account and story of the day the United States Army bivouacked in the open field in Frogtown and how they used Mrs. Kalm's backyard to park their supply wagons and dug their latrine pit in Hedavery's corn field. Also, their giving Mrs. Kalm a ham for using her yard.F.W.
Monica Kalm with son, David. The Kalm family lived, for a time, adjacent to the opened field in Frogtown where the army held their bivouac. The house where they lived is no longer there. (Photo courtesy of Claire Kalm Allen.)
Another person who might remember the bivouac is George Hedevary whose family's corn field was used by the Army for their bivouac. George, now 95 and living in Oceanville, doesn't have a computer so wouldn't be responding unless someone who reads the blog asks George about it and reports back. Hint ! Hint !
George Hedevary and Ervie Cramer. Can any car buffs out there give me an idea of the make and year of the car? It may help to date the photo. (Photo courtesy of Betty Lamson West)
Well, I hope I get some response, as it would be good to fill in another little detail of New Gretna history.
Pete S